dmso

1. dimethyl sulfoxide: a liquid substance, C2H6OS, used in industry as a solvent and paint and varnish remover; proposed as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory in musculoskeletal disorders.

abbreviation for

1. dimethylsulphoxide

n.

1. Dimethyl sulfoxide; a colorless hygroscopic liquid obtained from lignin, used as a penetrant to convey medications into the tissues.